When the call comes in to eliminate an infestation of Phoridae — phorid flies, also known as humpback, scuttle or coffin flies — you may have a lengthy battle on your hands. Phorid flies reproduce rapidly, and have the ability... Read more»

Spider control can stump even the most experienced pest management professional (PMP). Effective control, however, can be framed with six simple steps: 1. Identify. Other than cases involving medically significant spiders, it usually is not imperative to meticulously identify spiders... Read more»

Some of the industry’s youngest and brightest delivered educational presentations at the 14th annual New York Pest Expo, held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. More than 500 pest management professionals (PMPs) and about 35 exhibitors attended the expo, which featured... Read more»

The best strategy for cockroach control is to “mix it up.” Gel baits are great tools, but should be rotated for cleanout vs. maintenance. Don’t limit your strategy to only gel, either. Dusts don’t require that the cockroach choose to... Read more»

Six neonicotinoid manufacturer representatives explain how their companies are addressing the pollinator issue, and their thoughts on what lies ahead. In PMP’s August cover story, we addressed how neonicotinoids are facing increased scrutiny as a result of being linked to... Read more»

OutLAST Pro Foaming Agent is a broad-use, proprietary adjuvant that can be used for foaming termiticides, insecticides and cleaning products, as well as foam marking. The formula features a Caution signal word, and may be used at rates from 0.5 to 8 oz.... Read more»

The D-Sect IPM Station with InVite Multi-Insect Lure offers discreet, reusable “smush-proof” monitoring and trapping of a range of stored product pests. It combines five pheromones in a gelled food oil base, packaged in an easy-to-use syringe that takes the... Read more»

Ants can be active and invade structures anytime the weather is sufficiently warm, typically 50°F or warmer. One of the best ways to prevent the formation of large colonies of pest ants is to use a weatherable granular bait in... Read more»